"When it comes to running shoe technology, Brooks is normally a follower rather than a trendsetter. Nike, Puma, New Balance, Saucony and even Skechers started using supercritical midsole foams years before Brooks joined in on the fun. Brooks' first innovative shoe was the Aurora-BL concept trainer in 2021 that used DNA Loft V3 (supercritical EVA). The Aurora-BL had a fun, energetic ride unlike any other Brooks trainer. It's still my favourite Brooks running shoe to date."
"DNA Loft V3 then trickled into the Glycerin 20 in 2022. Brooks was also late to the party with PEBA. Their Hyperion Elite 4 PB only received PEBA in 2023 and they were the last major brand to put PEBA into their racer. Some brands have now moved on to A-TPU in their midsoles (lighter and more energetic) but Brooks is not quite there yet."
"The Brooks Hyperion Elite 5 is a decent carbon plated racer with a traditional ride that's best suited to half marathons or shorter races. Version 5 is lighter than its predecessor but its forefoot rocker isn't as prominent and it doesn't feel as propulsive. I'm a bit disappointed with the Hyperion Elite 5 because it doesn't feel like an improvement over last year's Hyperion Elite 4 PB."
Brooks often follows rather than leads in running shoe technology, adopting supercritical midsole foams and PEBA after brands like Nike, Puma, New Balance, Saucony and Skechers. The brand introduced DNA Loft V3 in the Aurora‑BL concept trainer (2021), which delivered a distinctive, energetic ride and later appeared in the Glycerin 20 (2022). The Hyperion Elite series represents Brooks' carbon‑plated long‑distance racer line; the Hyperion Elite 5 weighs 196 g (men's US9), about 8.5 g lighter than the Hyperion Elite 4 PB. Version 5 features a less prominent forefoot rocker and feels less propulsive, making it most suitable for half marathons or shorter races.
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